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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 407.12 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 407.12 and 88.86 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 407.12 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/407.12 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 407.12 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 36,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,176.24/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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